NewsWFLA News Channel 8October 26, 2026Hillsborough County
Convicted Murderer Jacob Allen Morley Escapes Northwest Correctional Complex
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Jacob Allen Morley, a 28-year-old serving a life sentence for first-degree murder, escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Lake County on Sunday night, prompting a multi-agency manhunt and a reward of up to $2,500.
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Residents in the area surrounding the escape are urged to check home security, doorbell, and trail cameras and to contact authorities immediately rather than approaching the fugitive.
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OrganizationTennessee Department of Correction“Confirmed the escape and issued releases regarding the incident”locationCarter County“County where the murder conviction occurred”OrganizationWJHL“Reported the initial escape”OrganizationWFLA News Channel 8“Published the news article”PersonCody Birchfield“Victim of the 2022 murder committed by Morley”locationLake County“County where the correctional facility is located”OrganizationNorthwest Correctional Complex“Facility in Lake County from which Morley escaped”OrganizationTennessee Bureau of Investigations“Added Morley to the Most Wanted list and offering a reward”PersonJacob Allen Morley“Convicted murderer who escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex”